Jump to content

Tulip, Indiana

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by Bender the Bot (talk | contribs) at 10:45, 26 October 2016 (→‎History: http→https for Google Books and Google News using AWB). The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

Tulip
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyGreene
TownshipHighland
Elevation643 ft (196 m)
ZIP code
47424
FIPS code18-76688[2]
GNIS feature ID444945

Tulip is an unincorporated community in Highland Township, Greene County, Indiana.

History

According to one source, the community was likely named for the American tulip tree.[3] A post office was established at Tulip in 1884, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1906.[4]

Geography

The Tulip Viaduct spans Richland Creek between Solsberry and Tulip.[5]

References

  1. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 327. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. The name may be for the tulip, or yellow poplar, tree rather than for the flower...
  4. ^ "Greene County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 16 September 2014.
  5. ^ Simmons, Richard; Parker, Francis (1997). Railroads of Indiana. Indiana University Press. p. 190. ISBN 0-253-33351-2.